Associate, Sponsorships - Sports

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?SALARY: $103,200 - $122,550, bonus eligibleCOMPANY:We are home to the nation’s most iconic beer and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA – America’s #1 top-selling beer – as well as Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Cutwater Spirits, and industry-leading craft brands. From our longstanding efforts to support American farmers, military, veterans, and first responders, to emergency drinking water donations and responsible drinking programs, we are guided by our commitment to the communities we call home and the 65,000 hardworking Americans who bring our beer to life. We are powered by a team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?ROLE SUMMARY:Connections is the team that connects our brands to consumers. The Associate, Sports Marketing will be immersed in diverse partnerships across multiple platforms for a key brand at Anheuser-Busch. This role will be responsible for executing activations alongside professional sports teams/leagues in various markets across the United States. They must have an understanding of the sports landscape and be able to tackle projects with little direction, think independently, and work across a range of departments and tasks with a strong emphasis on creativity, precision and resultsJOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Work alongside Director, Sports Marketing to execute a number of Tier 1 sports partnershipsCoordinate communication between national and regional stakeholders to execute commercially-integrated programs Collaborate cross functionally with brand team, agency team and field sales team to coordinate efforts behind partnerships to maximize valueCommunicate results and priorities weekly/monthlyDevelop activation plans to drive awareness of partnership and build product considerationExecute against rights and assets within partnership agreements JOB QUALIFICATIONS:3-5 years of professional experience in sales and/or marketingBachelor’s Degree preferredStrong communication skills, both internal and externalProficiency in PowerPoint, Excel and internal system toolsMust possess an in-depth knowledge of the overall sports and partnerships landscapeBeer/alcohol industry knowledge Must be a naturally curious and inquisitive person when it comes to sports and cultural trends 5 days in officeMust be willing to travel 20%WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years, we have delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. 99 percent of the products we sell in the U.S are made in the U.S. with more than $700 million in high-quality ingredients sourced from American farmers and more than $7 billion in goods and services purchased from U.S. suppliers, and we have invested nearly $2 billion in our 100 facilities across the country over the past five years. Through these investments, and as a leading American manufacturer and the nation’s top brewer, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only brewer that invests in the U.S. at this scale. BENEFITS:Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners Free Beer! SummaryLocation: New York, New YorkType: Full time